

Can the human eye see a single photon?
May 5, 2022
Exploring the physics of color, the limitations of human vision, and the possibility of perceiving a single photon. Delving into the interaction of photons with the eyeball and the physics of color perception. Discussing the nature of light and the role of cones and rods in the retina. Exploring the experiment on blue tits and their invisible UV markings. Examining the challenges of perceiving a single photon and manipulating light sources. Delving into theories on when the wave function collapses and the concept of the human eye as a quantum detection instrument.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Possibility of Seeing a Single Photon
02:43 • 24min
Photon Interaction with the Eyeball and Physics of Color Perception
26:28 • 3min
The Nature of Light and Photons
29:45 • 27min
UV markings in blue tits and the human eye's response to a single photon
56:31 • 2min
Seeing a Single Photon
58:57 • 11min
Exploring Theories on When the Wave Function Collapses and the Human Eye as a Quantum Detection Instrument
01:09:56 • 3min